Ben Wye Engineering and Design Pty Ltd

Ben Wye Engineering and Design Pty Ltd Ben Wye Engineering and Design Pty Ltd is an Australian owned and operated company based at Uraidla in the Adelaide Hills.

Established in 1989, the company specialises in the manufacture of slashers as well as manufacturing forklifts and bin trailers. Australian owned & made Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer

At the victoria Fruit Growers conference, Shepparton with Bertoli Farm Machinery
20/08/2026

At the victoria Fruit Growers conference, Shepparton with Bertoli Farm Machinery

17/08/2026

A quick milestone worth sharing

The 4100 H3 Hydraulic‑Drive Piranha Slasher has just ticked over 100 hours on the SwarmFarm autonomous platform.

Still early days, but the performance is speaking for itself.
Smooth hydraulic power.
Stable rotor RPM.
Clean cut quality.
Zero PTO risk and zero PTO maintenance.

Plenty more testing ahead, but it’s exciting to see what this combination is capable of.

More to come.

10/08/2026

Piranha 4100 H3 (30‑Hour Update)
A quick update worth sharing — the Piranha 4100 H3 has now clocked over 30 hours in the field, and it’s performing every bit as good as expected… if not better.

The fully hydraulic system is giving the robot complete feedback while it works:
pressure graphs, oil temps, rotor RPM, and relief‑valve activity.
From that data we can calculate true torque at the rotors, which lets us fine‑tune the machine and get the whole system running right in its “sweet spot”.

Plenty more testing ahead, but it’s great to see hydraulic drive proving exactly why it’s the future for autonomous mowing.

A milestone worth sharing.SwarmFarm have begun commissioning what we believe is a world‑first - a fully hydraulic‑drive ...
06/08/2026

A milestone worth sharing.

SwarmFarm have begun commissioning what we believe is a world‑first - a fully hydraulic‑drive Piranha 4100 autonomous slasher, purpose‑built here in South Australia.

Still early days, still plenty of testing ahead… but seeing a hydraulic system replace the traditional PTO setup is a big step toward eliminating PTO‑shaft risk in orchard maintenance.

More updates as the machine proves itself in the field.
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Smarter Ways to Handle Bins This HarvestHarvest is getting tougher - labour is tight, costs are up, and safety matters m...
12/06/2026

Smarter Ways to Handle Bins This Harvest

Harvest is getting tougher - labour is tight, costs are up, and safety matters more than ever.
More growers are stepping back and rethinking how they handle bins… and turning to Bin Loaders.

Why the shift?

Less reliance on multiple tractors and operators
Safer orchards with reduced machine movement around crews
Better workflow - bins where you need them, when you need them
More efficient yards with less forklift time

The important difference
The Ben Wye Bin Loader is the only Australian-made machine in its class - built for local conditions and backed by direct support.
It is also one of the original designs in this space, developed from real orchard experience and setting the benchmark others now follow.

It’s not just about moving bins - it’s about running a more efficient harvest from start to finish.
If you’re looking to do more with less this season, your bin handling setup is a good place to start.

22/05/2026

Australian autonomy. Australian-built machinery. Getting it done in the orchard 🇦🇺
Great to see a Ben Wye Engineering Piranha Slasher running behind a SwarmFarm robot at Costa Group’s Emerald farm.
This is what happens when local companies work together — proven gear, paired with autonomous tech, doing real work in real conditions.
On the final day of Australian Made Week, it’s a good reminder to back the people building and manufacturing right here in Australia.
✅ Built here
✅ Made for our conditions
✅ Doing the job day in, day out

Mildura Field Days | Ben Wye Engineering I’ll be at the Mildura Field Days tomorrow and Saturday, on the Growers Service...
14/05/2026

Mildura Field Days | Ben Wye Engineering

I’ll be at the Mildura Field Days tomorrow and Saturday, on the Growers Services Stand, representing Ben Wye Engineering.
If you’re attending, drop by for a chat about Australian‑made machinery, practical solutions for real farming conditions, or just to say g’day. Always happy to talk gear, ideas, and challenges from the orchard up.
See you there!

With Australian Made Week just around the cornerWe build Australian‑made machinery, with Australian steel and Australian...
12/05/2026

With Australian Made Week just around the corner
We build Australian‑made machinery, with Australian steel and Australian jobs — right here in the Adelaide Hills.
So it’s disheartening to see millions in Defence spending go offshore under programs like BST, while capable Australian manufacturers aren’t even asked to quote.
No handouts.
Just a fair go.
If Australian Made truly matters, it has to matter in procurement — not just the advertising.

🇦🇺 Australian Made Week is coming up! 🇦🇺At Ben Wye Engineering, we’re proud to design and build our gear right here in S...
24/04/2026

🇦🇺 Australian Made Week is coming up! 🇦🇺
At Ben Wye Engineering, we’re proud to design and build our gear right here in South Australia using Australian‑made steel and supporting local suppliers wherever we can.
Australian Made Week is a great chance to celebrate the people, skills, and businesses that keep manufacturing alive in this country. When you buy Australian made, you’re backing local jobs, local families, and genuine home‑grown engineering.
If you’re looking for tough, practical machinery built for Aussie conditions — you know where to find us.
Support local. Buy Australian made. 💚💛

ANZAC Day – Uraidla Soldiers Memorial ParkA great turnout today at the Uraidla Soldiers Memorial Park, with around 300–4...
24/04/2026

ANZAC Day – Uraidla Soldiers Memorial Park
A great turnout today at the Uraidla Soldiers Memorial Park, with around 300–400 people coming together to mark ANZAC Day.
On this ANZAC Day, we remember and thank all who have served, past and present. Your courage and sacrifice are not forgotten.

Address

1170 Greenhill Road
Uraidla, SA
5142

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

08 8390 3664

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